Tanner vs Avery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tanner

Boy #443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who tans leather hides"

Origin: Old English (tannere)

English American

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Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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Tanner Rank #443

Avery Rank #259

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Tanner or Avery more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Avery mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are Tanner and Avery boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.